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The 17th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival
August 28-30

Sidewalk Film Festival is produced by the Alabama Moving Image Association, a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to inspire, encourage and support filmgoers, the city of Birmingham and the filmmaking community. In addition to hosting the annual film festival, we host monthly networking and educational events, a monthly documentary series, short film and screenwriting competitions, manage a youth board and a variety of other year-round programs. 

Tickets sales to our events cover approximately 1/3 of our annual operating cash budget, so we depend on corporate sponsors, grant-making organizations and individuals like you to survive. if you’d like to know more about supporting Sidewalk, please contact us at sidewalk@sidewalkfest.com.

This schedule is subject to change.

About Our Tickets

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To order tickets by phone, call our ticketing hotline at 205-332-3715.

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VIP PASS (June 1-June 30: $200, July 1-August 21: $225, August 28-30: $250)

The VIP Pass is an all-access pass to the festival. This pass includes access to all the parties, all the films, and special perks just for VIPs throughout the festival weekend.  The VIP Pass includes access to the following:

  • Thursday Night Filmmaker Kick-Off Party at the Historic Rucker Place, with fabulous food provided by Savoie Catering
  • Opening Night Film sponsored at the Alabama Theatre
  • Opening Night After-Party with VIP area
  • All Saturday films, including the Saturday Spotlight Film at the Alabama Theatre and all SHOUT films
  • Saturday Night Bash at Sloss Furnace
  • All Sunday films, including the Closing Night Film at the Alabama Theatre and all SHOUT films
  • Access to the VIP Lounge, sponsored by Continental Bakery, at Continental Bakery Downtown
  • Sidewalk Tote Bag
  • Sidewalk Commemorative Program
  • Early seating for films
  • Early Access Seating for Film Screenings

**VIP Passes can be picked up at Will Call beginning Monday, August 24th through the evening of Sunday, August 30th

WEEKEND PASS (June 1-June 30: $55, July 1-August 21: $65, August 22-24: $75)

The Weekend Pass is all access to Festival Films, and includes access to our biggest party of the weekend. The Weekend Pass includes access to the following:

  • Opening Night Film sponsored by Regions Bank, at the Alabama Theatre
  • Opening Night After Party
  • All Saturday films, including the Saturday Spotlight Film at the Alabama Theatre and all SHOUT films
  • All Sunday films, including the Closing Night Film at the Alabama Theatre and all SHOUT films

**If you purchase a Weekend Pass but also want to attend the Saturday Night Bash, Saturday Night Party Passes will also be available for purchase. Weekend Passes can be picked up at Will Call beginning Monday, August 24th through the evening of Sunday, August 30th

DAY PASS (June 1-August 21: $25, August 28-30: $30)

The Day Pass provides you with access to the following:

  • Access to selected day’s films (Opening Night Film, All Saturday Films or All Sunday Films, both Sidewalk and SHOUT films)
  • The Opening Night Day pass includes access to the Opening Night After-Party

**If you purchase a Day Pass but also want to attend the Saturday Night Bash,  Saturday Night Party Passes will also be available for purchase. Day Passes can be picked up at Will Call beginning Monday, August 24th through the evening of Sunday, August 30th

SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY PASS (June 1-August 21: $20, August 28-29: $30)

This specialty party-only pass provides you access to the Saturday Night Bash at Vulcan Park. Access to this party is provided to all VIP Pass holders.

PREMIUM SINGLE TICKETS ($15)

Premium Single Tickets provide you with guaranteed access to the single film of your choice. If there is only one film you are dying to see this is the best option for you. Please note: Only 10% of each house is set aside for Premium Single Tickets (for example, we only sell 220 premium single tickets to films at the Alabama Theatre, a 2,200 seat venue). If the Premium Single Tickets for the film you want to see sell out, this does not mean that you can’t see the film, you’ll just need to purchase a Day Pass/Weekend Pass or come to the venue and see if Standard Single Tickets are offered at the door (based on seating availability and priced at $10).

Premium Single Tickets do not go on sale until the Festival Line-Up is announced. Premium Single Tickets are available for ADVANCE purchase ONLY  as a “print at home” ticket.

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